Zalman MS800 and MS800 Plus Cases Detailed

btarunr · Nov 16, 2012, 02:03 AM

Zalman unveiled a pair of ATX mid-tower cases for stylish gaming PC builds. Measuring 207 x 533 x 541 mm (WxDxH), and weighing about 9 kg, the cases are made of steel and ABS plastic. Although packed with room for standard ATX and micro-ATX motherboards with graphics cards as long as 30 cm, the cases come with a support beam, which can be installed in three positions. The beam prevents bending of add-on cards.

Both MS800 and MS800 Plus feature six 5.25" and a common 5.25"/3.5"/2.5" bay, but while the MS800 has three fixed 3.5"/2.5" bays, the MS800 Pro gives them hot-swap capabilities using caddies. Both cases come with two 120 mm fans on top (LED-lit for the MS800 Pro), a 120 mm fan on the rear, a 92 mm fan bracket (MS800 Pro only), and a bottom 120 mm fan vent. Most fan vents are covered with dust filters. The front-panel includes two each of USB 3.0 (standard header), USB 2.0/1.1, HD audio jacks, and a 6-channel fan controller with a rotary knob and channel-selection feather-touch buttons. Slated for December, the MS800 is priced at US $88, and the MS800 Pro at $100.

Source: Overclockers Ukraine

ALMOSTunseen · Nov 16, 2012, 02:08 AM

The fan control looks very nice. The case kindov reminds me of the CM storm trooper.

Mistral · Nov 16, 2012, 02:26 AM

I... I actually like it quite a bit. A windowed side panel without perforations...

This might well be my next case.

natr0n · Nov 16, 2012, 03:09 AM

nice case. The gpu weight support is a good touch.

[H]@RD5TUFF · Nov 16, 2012, 04:04 AM

Looks really solid for $100!

PopcornMachine · Nov 16, 2012, 06:39 AM

It does look impressive for the price.

But will wait to see some reviews.

Jack1n · Nov 16, 2012, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by natr0n

nice case. The gpu weight support is a good touch.

That is not a gpu weight support,its a fan mountings system where you can mount fans on and direct them towards what ever you need.

yunanicole · Nov 16, 2012, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack1n

That is not a gpu weight support,its a fan mountings system where you can mount fans on and direct them towards what ever you need.

it acts as weight support too. check the pics and read

"VF (VGA/FAN) Multi-guide provided.

multi-guide provided to prevent VGA card from bending . . . . .

ALMOSTunseen · Nov 16, 2012, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yunanicole

it acts as weight support too. check the pics and read

"VF (VGA/FAN) Multi-guide provided.

multi-guide provided to prevent VGA card from bending . . . . .

Yes, it has a multipurpose use. It locks in to support the GPU, and provides the most accurate airflow by directing the fan to the GPU, etc.

yunanicole · Nov 16, 2012, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALMOSTunseen

Yes, it is a multipurpose use. It locks in to support the GPU, and provide the most accurate airflow.

+1 bro

dude12564 · Nov 16, 2012, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALMOSTunseen

Yes, it has a multipurpose use. It locks in to support the GPU, and provides the most accurate airflow by directing the fan to the GPU, etc.

Smart people over at Zalman. Good addition to this case.

overpass · Nov 16, 2012, 02:35 PM

I generally am favorable to the case, but the airflow will be suspect at best. The case doesn't have any front fan that passes over the hard drive bays, and intake is managed by only one 92mm fan and another one that could be used with the VGA guide. One could opt for installing a 120mm one on the bottom, but again it might interfere with the PSU cables and not provide enough airflow. Finally the case seems to provide too many 5.25 external bays as compared to the drive bays in my opinion. They have made some improvements, but can't seem to go over the hump.

Octavean · Nov 16, 2012, 05:22 PM

I like the design overall. Ugly as sin but I like design,....

Covert_Death · Nov 16, 2012, 05:56 PM

NO NO NO!

where are more cases that have a chasis like the 550D! that chasis has an AMAZING layout and i will be picking it up cyber monday for sure along with an H100i (if it ever shows up on amazon)

Skidmarks · Jan 21, 2013, 10:06 AM

It's a nice looking case but I noticed there are no rubber grommets in the case to mask the cabling. Bummer.

Nov 16, 2012, 02:03 AM	#1
btarunr Editor & Senior Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hyderabad, India Posts: 15,033 (7.23/day) Thanks: 790 Thanked 13,028 Times in 5,719 Posts System Specs	Zalman MS800 and MS800 Plus Cases Detailed Zalman unveiled a pair of ATX mid-tower cases for stylish gaming PC builds. Measuring 207 x 533 x 541 mm (WxDxH), and weighing about 9 kg, the cases are made of steel and ABS plastic. Although packed with room for standard ATX and micro-ATX motherboards with graphics cards as long as 30 cm, the cases come with a support beam, which can be installed in three positions. The beam prevents bending of add-on cards. Both MS800 and MS800 Plus feature six 5.25" and a common 5.25"/3.5"/2.5" bay, but while the MS800 has three fixed 3.5"/2.5" bays, the MS800 Pro gives them hot-swap capabilities using caddies. Both cases come with two 120 mm fans on top (LED-lit for the MS800 Pro), a 120 mm fan on the rear, a 92 mm fan bracket (MS800 Pro only), and a bottom 120 mm fan vent. Most fan vents are covered with dust filters. The front-panel includes two each of USB 3.0 (standard header), USB 2.0/1.1, HD audio jacks, and a 6-channel fan controller with a rotary knob and channel-selection feather-touch buttons. Slated for December, the MS800 is priced at US $88, and the MS800 Pro at $100. Source: Overclockers Ukraine

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Nov 16, 2012, 03:09 AM	#4
natr0n Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: FL,USA Posts: 1,172 (2.31/day) Thanks: 261 Thanked 597 Times in 311 Posts System Specs	nice case. The gpu weight support is a good touch. __________________ My Youtube Channel

Nov 16, 2012, 02:08 AM	#2
ALMOSTunseen Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sydney,Australia Posts: 682 (2.40/day) Thanks: 249 Thanked 283 Times in 196 Posts System Specs	The fan control looks very nice. The case kindov reminds me of the CM storm trooper.

Nov 16, 2012, 02:26 AM	#3
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Nov 16, 2012, 06:39 AM	#6
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Nov 16, 2012, 02:35 PM	#12
overpass Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 4 (0.02/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I generally am favorable to the case, but the airflow will be suspect at best. The case doesn't have any front fan that passes over the hard drive bays, and intake is managed by only one 92mm fan and another one that could be used with the VGA guide. One could opt for installing a 120mm one on the bottom, but again it might interfere with the PSU cables and not provide enough airflow. Finally the case seems to provide too many 5.25 external bays as compared to the drive bays in my opinion. They have made some improvements, but can't seem to go over the hump.

Nov 16, 2012, 05:22 PM	#13
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Nov 16, 2012, 05:56 PM	#14
Covert_Death Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 289 (0.43/day) Thanks: 43 Thanked 80 Times in 46 Posts System Specs	NO NO NO! where are more cases that have a chasis like the 550D! that chasis has an AMAZING layout and i will be picking it up cyber monday for sure along with an H100i (if it ever shows up on amazon) __________________ CPU-Z validation sig pics temporarily blocked

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Jan 21, 2013, 10:06 AM	#15
Skidmarks Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 1 (0.01/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts System Specs	Rubber grommets It's a nice looking case but I noticed there are no rubber grommets in the case to mask the cabling. Bummer.

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